| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor talks to Amanda Vickery about the history of the home. 00:45The sound of bells from St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby in Warwickshire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Daniel and his family discover the pleasures and the dangers of living in the jungle. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Daniel's wife and daughter fall dangerously ill with malaria. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5The Piraha tribe get drunk. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Daniel takes his friends from the tribe out of the jungle and into the dangers of the city 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Daniel loses his Christian missionary vocation. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5By William Boyd. Jack puts his back out lugging a case, but his wife is a bigger concern.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 01:00 | 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 03:00 | 03:20Coverage of the second One Day International between India and England from Indore.
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| 05:00 | | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Derek Boden. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Derek Boden. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.
| | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Derek Boden. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Stephen Shipley. 05:45Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton. 05:452/2Andrew talks to Dr Henry Kissinger about his relationship with various US presidents.
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| 06:00 | | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Matt Baker discovers the latest attempts to save red squirrels from extinction. 06:35News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully explores the complexities of our relationship with money. 06:35Lionel Kelleway travels to Lulworth Cove to see the small bands of Red Admiral butterflies 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Martin Clunes appeals on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10A service from St John's College Chapel, Durham, on the Feast of Christ the King. 08:50Coverage of the fourth One Day International between India and England from Bangalore.
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| 09:00 | | 09:00James Naughtie presents a tribute to Alistair Cooke, who would have been 100 this week. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Father Philip Sumner.
| | 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is politician David Davis MP. 09:45An act of worship and music led by Rev Roger Hutchings.
| 09:00Peter Curran is joined by chef Allegra McEvedy. With poetry from Elvis McGonagall.
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| 10:00 | | 10:00Saxophonist YolanDa Brown on bringing jazz to a whole new audience.
| 10:00Home Secretary Jacqui Smith interviewed. Plus, the earnings of black women in Britain.
| | 10:00Should teenage girls be offered Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives?
| 10:00John McCarthy discusses the Hungarian delights with Arnie Somogyi and Zsolt Bende. 10:30Micky Dolenz from The Monkees looks at the making of classic road movie Easy Rider.
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| 11:00 | 11:15Alan Dein meets members of the Chiltern American Women's Club. 11:301/6Harry watches as his parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves.
| 11:00Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals 11:30Novelist Mavis Cheek examines the birth and development of the Arvon Foundation.
| 11:00Jackie Kay remembers the sinking of the SS Mendi in the English Channel in 1917. 11:304/6Brunswick goes under cover as a careers master in a prestigious girls' school.(R)
| 11:15Paul Henley investigates the human impact of the economic crisis in Iceland. 11:30The story of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson's journey to the Soviet Union in 1954.
| 11:001/2Two musicians travel through the Carpathian Mountains, playing music in exchange for food. 11:302/6Ramesh's life is turned upside down when an elderly and despised aunt turns up uninvited.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Matthew D'Ancona. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04With Paul Lewis. How car insurance premiums could rise for all. 12:309/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Fred MacAulay, Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen and Andy Hamilton. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Robert Robinson introduces the eighth heat of the perennial general knowledge quiz.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Soprano Catherine Bott asks why St Cecilia still inspires composers and musicians.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Steve Hewlett presents a new topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Matt Baker investigates traditional freemining in the Forest of Dean.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Tonbridge in Kent.
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| 14:00 | 14:153/4Fat Doug lends a helping hand and Greg and Frank have double trouble.
| 14:00Jack and Peggy seek assistance. 14:15Three men in search of a purpose decide to open a local Hall of Fame.
| 14:15By Chris Dunkley. Howard meets Pat, who has decided that things have to change.(R)
| 14:15A searingly honest account of Robert McCrum's stroke at the age of 42.
| 14:15Vanessa Rosenthal's dramatisation, based on Daphne du Maurier's short story.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Clifford Flush and his friends set themselves up as Homicide Consultants.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer questions on divorce and separation. 15:301/5Chronicling the reactions of Isherwood's friends to the approach of Nazi rule. 15:451/5How Battersea Power Station has been used as a symbol of post-industrial decline in films.
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge investigates the impact of the Hampton Court Conference in 1604. 15:302/5The beautiful Marie begins a relationship with an ugly Berlin artist. 15:452/5The prison has been used for films including In the Name of the Father and Michael Collins
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs. With Matthew Biggs, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness. 15:303/5A top-ranking officer in Red Army security offers to sell a Russian scientist to the West. 15:453/5How this Wiltshire village has been used for period dramas such as The Other Boleyn Girl.
| 15:00Chris Brown joins the nomadic Rupshu tribe of Ladakh in their annual trek at high altitude(R) 15:27Terry Wogan appeals on behalf of Children in Need. 15:304/5Anna is taken on a tour of the city by a former Stasi officer she once interviewed. 15:454/5Matthew discovers what attracts filmmakers to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.
| 15:00Clare Balding joins the annual Market Weighton School walk in the East Riding of Yorkshire 15:305/5The narrator knows he should leave Frau Krauser's tavern, but one beer leads to another. 15:455/5How this early-18th century building remains one of London's busiest film locations.
| 15:30Soprano Catherine Bott asks why St Cecilia still inspires composers and musicians.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon investigates whether or not mutton still has an image problem. 16:306/8Katie explores some of the ways in which the internet is changing the travel industry.
| 16:00Clive Coleman takes his weekly look at legal issues. 16:30Caroline Charles and Josie d'Arby join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores the contention that men might be failing to grow up. 16:30Claudia Hammond explores new research into Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Shena Mackay about her new short story collection. 16:30Quentin Cooper joins Open University scientists on Mount Etna.
| 16:00John Wilson presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to director Fernando Meirelles about his thriller, Blindness.
| 16:00Highlights of the week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis discusses shop displays and the challenges of doing business in Europe. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Amardeep Bassey investigates the funding of projects to reduce Islamic extremism in the UK 17:406/8The writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4With no ability whatsoever, can the surreal comedian take the perfect calendar photo?
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4An Archers convention, a live pitbull on the Today programme and a Popmaster crisis.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6The self-centred social worker is dreaming of glory.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:27Juliet Stevenson appeals on behalf of the DEC for the crisis in Congo. 18:304/4Rhod Gilbert introduces - Danielle Ward, Doc Brown and Robin Ince.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:309/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Fred MacAulay, Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen and Andy Hamilton.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson is joined by Mark Strong, Andy McNab and Mark Gatiss.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Jack and Peggy seek assistance. 19:15With Mark Lawson. Andrew Collins considers the argument for the one-location shoot. 19:456/10The doorman of The Black Swan gives a different view of Barbara's fateful birthday party.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Jools Holland sits down at the piano to discuss his new album. 19:457/10Kate learns a lot more about life at Lampart's clinic from Carole Washburn.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Including reaction to John Sergeant quitting Strictly Come Dancing. 19:458/10A trip to see romantic novelist Millicent Gentle reveals more important information.
| 19:15With John Wilson. Paul McCartney discusses the freedom of recording as The Fireman 19:459/10Kate has bad news about her grandmother and the church collection box reveals a secret.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. David Tennant talks about playing astrophysicist Arthur Eddington. 19:4510/10Events come to a head as Dalgliesh forces the Berowne family to face the truth.
| 19:006/8The writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news. 19:15Reviews of a remake of Survivors and Malcolm Gladwell explores the secret of success.
| 19:15Kirsten O'Brien and a group of schoolchildren explore children's games through the ages. 19:453/5By Karen Gillece. Discovering hair loss can be traumatic for a woman hosting an event.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Nadene Ghouri goes undercover to expose the trade in Liberian children. 20:30Libby Purves hosts a discussion on education with a panel of education experts.
| 20:00Amardeep Bassey investigates the funding of projects to reduce Islamic extremism in the UK 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Melanie Philips, Michael Portillo, Kenan Malik and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses. 20:452/2Andrew talks to Dr Henry Kissinger about his relationship with various US presidents.
| 20:00Tim Whewell reports from Leicester, predicted to soon become Europe's first 'plural city'. 20:30Mukul Devichand examines the megacities of the developing world.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Tonbridge in Kent. 20:50Clive James turns his attention to swearing.
| 20:00Journalist Mark Paytress examines the life and career of DJ and comedian Kenny Everett.
| 20:00Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy. 20:30John Wilson presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Gareth Mitchell asks whether or not desalination is the answer to global water shortages. 21:30Andrew Marr's guests include Christopher Bigsby, Adriano Shaplin and Peter Flannery.
| 21:00Claudia Hammond explores new research into Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. 21:30David Mamet delivers this year's lecture on the subject of language.
| 21:00Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
| 21:00Geoff Watts talks to UK Science minister Lord Drayson. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the culture of the Baroque.
| 21:00Drama by Michael Symmons Roberts, set in the aftermath of a fictional civil war.
| 21:001/2The comically inept Czech soldier Josef Svejk, rises through the ranks.
| 21:00With Paul Lewis. How car insurance premiums could rise for all. 21:26Martin Clunes appeals on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. 21:30Mukul Devichand examines the megacities of the developing world. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00With Ritula Shah. As sterling falters, is it time to join the euro? 22:451/5Identical twin brothers Lewis and Benjamin Jones live on their farm in the Welsh Marches.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:452/5From childhood to adolescence, the brothers' bond remains strong.
| 22:00News and analysis. Is DR Congo rebels pulling back an encouraging sign? 22:453/5As the war begins, twin brothers Lewis and Benjamin face separation for the first time.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:454/5As the Great War ends, nothing will ever be same on the farm for the twin brothers.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:455/5Approaching 70, the twin brothers continue to live on the farm and shun modern life.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Melanie Philips, Michael Portillo, Kenan Malik and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses.
| 22:00Including Received Wisdom.
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| 23:00 | 23:003/4Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer ridiculous questions.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:001/4Danny uses the power of music to help humanity - and a dormouse. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:003/6London 2012 is fast approaching and the country is relying on Boris Johnson. 23:153/6It's Dave's birthday, so Ron and Geoff arrange a celebration. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:002/4Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:00Caroline Charles and Josie d'Arby join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Robert Robinson introduces the eighth heat of the perennial general knowledge quiz. 23:30The poetry being written as a result of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
| 23:00Libby Purves hosts a discussion on education with a panel of education experts. 23:30Mark Tully explores the complexities of our relationship with money.
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